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U.S. tech industry frets about handing data to states prosecuting abortion
The technology industry is bracing for the uncomfortable possibility of having to hand over pregnancy-related data to law enforcement, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn the Roe v. Wade precedent that ...
Hong Kong Book Fair on July 20, some publishers banned ‘with no reason’
This year’s event is themed ‘Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong’.
Online privacy bill easily passed by U.S. House panel
A U.S. House of Representatives panel passed a bipartisan online privacy bill on Thursday that aims to limit the collection of personal data, though doubts remain as to whether it will become law.
In Canada, hot inflation opens rare attack on central bank
The Bank of Canada has come under a rare attack from critics after misjudging inflation and locking itself into rigid forward guidance that prevented it from reacting swiftly as prices surged and Canada's economy began to overheat.
The young Singaporeans striking out on their own
Most young, single Singaporeans live with their parents. But some are moving into their own places as social norms evolve.
Microsoft partners with Science Park, Cyberport to nurture start-ups
More than 40 local start-ups have joined the programme, including AI-powered marine trash-collecting robot maker Clearbot and algorithmic trading marketplace AlgoBot.
CY Leung rejects American Express apology over 'unusual' credit card confusion
American Express has “sincerely apologized” to Regina Leung Tong Ching-yee after she was sued for a credit card debt of more than HK$93,000, according to her husband, former Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.
Man held after 'injuring mother, slashing paramedic'
A man suspected of suffering from a mood disorder allegedly slashed a paramedic after badly injuring his Thai mother with the same cleaver.
The e-CNY is not just another cryptocurrency. Here’s why
Central banks are unlikely to use blockchain for minting digital currencies, as other database technologies are often just as secure and custom solutions may be more secure.
Egg freezing: The pandemic made me think about fertility
Until recently, Lynsey Beckett was not overly concerned about her fertility. But in April 2022, she froze some of her eggs.
Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee finalises team, submits list to Beijing
John Lee pledges to announce the list once it receives the green light from Beijing.
The teen who tracks Elon Musk's jet agreed to stop monitoring Mark Cuban's flights on Twitter after the billionaire offered business advice
The teen who famously turned down a $5,000 offer to stop tracking Elon Musk's private jet said he stopped sharing data on Mark Cuban's travel history on Twitter after the billionaire reached out with privacy concerns.
Western outcry over Hong Kong’s anti-doxxing law smacks of hypocrisy
Data privacy is a global concern, with many countries developing legislation to protect individuals’ personal details. Yet, in Hong Kong, such laws are suspected of masking a hidden agenda.
Seven days disinfection for all express parcels to mainland: SF Express
SF Express said on Tuesday that all express parcels sent from Hong Kong and Macau to mainland will be kept for seven days for thorough disinfection due to local anti-Covid curbs.
Girl diagnosed with myocarditis says goodbye to artificial heart-lung machine
An 11-year-old girl diagnosed with myocarditis three weeks after receiving her second BioNTech shot saw her vital signs stabilize on Wednesday as she no longer needed an artificial heart-lung machine to help maintain cardiopulmonary func...
Yahoo follows Meta in testing metaverse tech in Hong Kong
The US internet company says it will hold virtual concerts and exhibitions on a metaverse platform, after Facebook owner Meta announced similar plans.
The Crypto Bear Market Could Last Two Years, Top Investors Say
Cryptocurrencies are famous for their wild price swings, and in their short history, they’ve gone through multiple cycles of scorching-hot summers followed by frigid, long winters. The last downturn began in early 2018 and lasted about t...
Zuckerberg’s Meta to launch metaverse initiatives in Hong Kong cafes and schools
Meta will launch pop-up metaverse exhibitions in Central Market and Times Square, and visitors will be able to use the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.
Guilty plea for technician who tests positive for Covid and still dines out
A 28-year-old copier technician on Tuesday pleaded guilty to exposing others to infection for visiting restaurants dubbed “blue shops” and taking public transports after testing positive for Covid in February.
Meta, Google, and Twitter are set to face huge fines if they don't tackle deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms
An EU document seen by Reuters shows tech firms could soon face fines of up to 6% of annual turnover if they fail to police "manipulative behavior."
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg have each seen their net worths drop at least $64 billion this year
The billionaires' net worths have seen sharp declines, as tech stocks have taken a hit this year after pandemic booms.
What about us? Hong Kong’s emigration wave sees more pets being left behind
Hong Kong residents are leaving the city in droves in recent years, citing shrinking freedoms and strict Covid curbs. However, some have either chosen to or been forced to abandon their pets due to the difficulties in relocating with them.
Fears for heart girl after jab
An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life in intensive care following surgery for acute heart inflammation three weeks after she got her second BioNTech jab.
Google suspends engineer over sentient AI claim
Blake Lamoine is convinced that Google’s LaMDA AI has the mind of a child, but the tech giant is skeptical
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